New Jersey, Hurricane Erin and state of emergency
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Hurricane Erin still stirring up dangerous waves
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Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Erin, while staying hundreds of miles off the Jersey Shore, brings rough surf, windy conditions and the potential for widespread coastal flooding to the region.
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency Thursday for Hurricane Erin. Hurricane Erin pounded the North Carolina coast with strong waves and gusty winds as it slowly moved out to sea Thursday. It was still considered dangerous for beachgoers along the U.S. East Coast.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore are still seeing some impact.
The streets in Ocean City, New Jersey, flooded Thursday night because of higher-than-usual tides caused by Hurricane Erin. Reporter Nikki DeMentri has the story.
Hurricane Erin, the first Atlantic hurricane of 2025, formed on Aug. 11 near the Cabo Verde Islands, a few hundred miles from Africa’s western coast. While the hurricane is not making landfall on the East Coast, it is bringing rip tides, high waves and the potential for flooding as it moves northward.
Hurricane Erin made its closest approach to the tristate late on Thursday, delivering dangerous rip currents, rough surf, and coastal flooding along our shores. Conditions will improve as we head toward the weekend,